Wisconsin’s population is aging, but there are plenty of services available to ensure a high quality of life for seniors. Veronica Rueckert and Rob Ferrett find out about what the state has to offer. They also track the state’s recommendations moving forward on stemming heroin use, and on Food Friday, they learn about cooking with olive oil, and how to select the perfect bottle of extra-virgin.
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State Council Gives Recommendations On Stemming Heroin Use
Friday, the State Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse released a set of recommendations focused on treatment and prevention of heroin use. They come following a “heroin symposium” earlier this week in Milwaukee including community members and the city.
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Food Friday: Cooking With Olive Oil
Don’t settle for just using that fancy bottle of olive oil as a salad dressing or a dip for bread. Today on Food Friday, two cooks talk about working olive oil into all sorts of recipes.
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Good News, Lots Of Help For Healthy, Aging Population
As Wisconsin’s population ages, there’s some good news: there are a lot of proven, low-cost health interventions that can boost quality of life for seniors. Two experts on healthy aging share what Wisconsin has to offer when it comes to living a longer, healthier life.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Sarah Endrizzi Guest
- Mary Platis Guest
- Dr. Jane Mahoney Guest
- Betsy Abramson Guest
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